I started getting the dreaded "STOP! TOO LOW" message when I'd first start the car and it'd take a minute to go away. Front end was sitting low. Just shy of 30K on the clock. My indie guy replaced both front struts and the upper control arm bushings and did an alignment and all is well... except my checkbook! About $12,500!

 

Did you buy oem struts? I bought reman ones for $500 lol. I was so skeptical but they are actually amazing. I’ve had them since September of 2023. $10,500 is what the dealer quoted me. I supplied the dealer with my reman struts, and they did the install.

 

Indie bought OEM struts... still a LOT cheaper than dealer though.

 

If you don’t mind, how much are you paying for the labor and parts?

 

 

Well, I have some more info. One of the new Arnott struts was defective! When I drove the car after the initial replacements I was hearing a sound similar to a dragging brake caliper but I knew it wasn't the brakes. Brought it back a day or two later and they took it in for some testing. After a bit of head scratching they determined that one of the new struts was leaking and swapped in a new one. All is well now!

 

wow that is scary. Is it normal that at 30K miles you need to replace both front air suspention? I'm at 45K miles and now worried.......I'm on a V8 that maybe is a bit lighter?

 

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I would be loking to these Arnott guys to pay for the labour charges you incured to find out that they sold you a product that
A .. Was faulty as supplied ...from the getgo down to them not really testing them ...Makes you wonder how many times they have got away with it really
B .. Was not fit for purpose in the first place as supplied by them ?

Anyway your sorted now @BruceR Hope things stay OK .
I would not trust them myself after reading of you mishap

scrinja

 

These struts start to fail as they age, regardless of mileage. One of my front struts started leaking in late 2023, with 46k miles. I replaced both fronts with aftermarket ones. Believe it or not, I got two new aftermarket struts with a 3 year warranty, for around $600. A great deal in my opinion, compared to the almost $11,000 quote from the dealer.

 

I wasn't charged anything by my indie guy for diagnosing and replacing the strut. I'm sure he'll have some choice words for his supplier though!

 

I bet he will Bruce

 

My mechanic said that he sees a lot less of this on the V8's due to reduced weight. I have my eye on a 2020 V8 right now and I'm thinking moving up to Gen 3 might be nice.

 

Hello,

Did you face any issues with Arnott aftermarket struts in way of comfort, and my I know where are they made

 

Don't know where they're made but comfort is the same.

 

Forget the comfort bro .. Mines always in Sport mode as i give it some .. well lots actually

Check out what @Johnny Hotspur GT has to say and others regarding these bro ..Link below

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...placement.html